Starlighters II Announces Casts for Three One Act Plays
Casts for Sparkin, Cornhusk Doll, and Shock of His Life were announced by directors Florence Kenny Esther Gilbertson and the trio of producers. Tryouts April 14 15 drew 27 hopefuls for 15 roles. Performances May 8 9 10 at the Community building with 6 30 dinner on Thurs Fri and 7 30 Saturday. Tickets on sale through May 3 at local businesses and theatre members.
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Starlighters II
Esther Gilbertson
Mr. Maxwell
Tom Adams
Mrs. Maxwell
Marilyn Moats
Wilbur
Tom Abele
Connie
Connie Dirks
Betty Lou
Debbie Keith
Hercules
Greg Azeltine
Jones County Town Meeting Schedules Public Discussion and Vote
Jones county Republican chairman Robert F. Shimanek announced a town meeting at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa on Monday April 28 at 8 p m. Residents will discuss federal state and local issues and vote in a town meeting poll on land use policy corporate taxation pari mutual betting corporate farming and school financing.
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Jones County
Robert F. Shimanek
Monticello
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Shimanek
Births and marriages and new vehicles listed
Births April 17 Chad Ernest Oltmann Monticello at St. Luke's Cedar Rapids parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Oltmann grandparents Mr and Mrs Marvin Oltmann and Mr and Mrs Ernest Crow. April 19 John McDonald hospital Monticello girl to Mr and Mrs Sam Tarbox. April 20 John McDonald hospital Monticello boy to Mr and Mrs Lyle Ehlis. Marriage licenses Daniel Osterkamp Monticello and Arlene Khorn L Anamosa. Robert Harms and Joan Gadient Monticello. New vehicles listed for residents of Anamosa Monticello and surrounding areas including Buick Chevrolet Plymouth and motorcycles. (cont. on page A-16)
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Stanley Oltmann
Monticello
Chad Ernest
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Marvin Oltmann
Ernest Crow
Sam Tarbox
Daniel Wilbur Osterkamp
L. Monticello
Arlene Judy Khorn
L. Anamosa
Robert Jonas Harms
Joan Marie Gadient
City Receives Loan for Water Projects
The city secures a loan to fund water system improvements. Officials stated the funding will support infrastructure upgrades, new distribution lines, and enhance service reliability for residents. The agreement outlines repayment terms and project timelines through the planned construction period.
City secures FHA loan for waterworks upgrades
The city wins a 400000 loan from FHA for water main extensions and a new well with a 40 year term at 5 percent interest. Down payment of 22500 due by Jan 1 1976, with bids hoped by September and possible rate adjustments foreseen. The CAC and industry payment ideas discussed as council plans special meeting May 5 to review Phase II street assessments.
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FHA
James Townsend
Clark
James Shive
Shive
Ray Kleinow
Citizens Advisory Committee
CAC
Jack Schmidt
Water Department
Monticello Express Staff Win 12 IPW Awards
Three Monticello Express staff members captured 12 IPW awards in 1974 contests. Betty Wagner led with six awards including first for publication regularly edited by a woman and for an editorial. Nancy Stevens earned top honors for a display ad and an interview with a second for special articles. Mary Ann Clemons won first for a personal column and a top feature story.
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Monticello Express
Iowa Press
IPW
Webster City
Betty Wagner
Nancy Stevens
Mary Ann Clemons
the Express
Steven
Monticello
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Carlotta
Midwest Textiles
Monte Barber Center
Monticello State Bank
Long Drug
Monticello, Iowa
Wagner
Iowa State Highway Commission
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